Living in Wonewoc, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wonewoc · Census data 2020–2024
Wonewoc has 670 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $72,708 (6% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $119,000, the median rent is $513/month.
Wonewoc is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wonewoc at a glance
- Population
- 670
- Median age
- 40.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $72,708State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $119,000State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $513/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Wonewoc a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wonewoc
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wonewoc the median home value is $119,000, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $513 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,192 a month in housing costs.
Wonewoc median household income
The median household income in Wonewoc is $72,708 and the income per person is $34,275. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Wonewoc: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 297
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.41
Wonewoc demographics
- Population
- 670
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 273
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wonewoc ›
Education in Wonewoc
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Wonewoc have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wonewoc
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.2%
Wonewoc vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonewoc | 670 | $72,708 | $119,000 | $513 |
| Union Center | 215 | $64,583 | $145,000 | $840 |
| Hillsboro | 1,353 | $60,000 | $155,800 | $805 |
| Elroy | 1,522 | $58,385 | $136,600 | $850 |
| La Valle | 326 | $76,607 | $121,400 | $1,038 |
| Ironton | 271 | $50,938 | $105,400 | $1,200 |
| Cazenovia | 267 | $73,750 | $144,400 | $730 |
| Kendall | 379 | $58,750 | $107,500 | $665 |
| Mauston | 4,248 | $63,636 | $150,200 | $879 |
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What is the median household income in Wonewoc, WI?
The median household income in Wonewoc is $72,708, 6% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wonewoc?
The median home value in Wonewoc is $119,000, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Wonewoc?
The median gross rent in Wonewoc is $513 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Wonewoc, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Wonewoc?
The median age in Wonewoc is 40.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Wonewoc?
The average commute to work in Wonewoc is 28 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wonewoc?
The unemployment rate in Wonewoc is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wonewoc?
19.8% of adults in Wonewoc have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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